Quality Engineer: Continuous Improvement

Description

Function: Quality and Continuous Improvement           

Position Summary:

Reports to the VP of Quality, the Quality Engineer: Continuous Improvement is responsible for product quality planning, evaluation, and control, while ensuring continuous production consistent with industry, government, and customer’s requirements. The Quality Engineer supports the development, execution, and maintenance of the Quality Management System and leads Continuous Improvement initiatives.

This role works with internal and external stakeholders driving a World-Class Maintenance Repair and Exchange operation.

Key responsibilities/essential functions include:

• Supports day-to-day operations at the MRO and ETC sites.
• Controls nonconforming material, directs containment activities, supports timely disposition, and performs Root Cause and Corrective Action analysis.
• Identifies and leads Continuous Improvement projects for quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Perform process analysis and improvements by documenting products, resources, and information flow using lean tools.
• Supports the development of the Quality Management System.
• Supports the effective performance of the Quality Management System, gathers data, monitors KPIs, and submits reports and improvement plans.
• Carries out internal audits of the QMS and launches corrective actions to address findings.
• Maintains status and calibration of measuring equipment.
• Review changes to technical documentation and assist Engineering in assessing impact.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Decree in Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, Aeronautical, or related discipline.
• 5 Years of experience in Quality, Continuous Improvement, and/or Operational Excellence.
• 3 Years of Experience in aviation MRO.
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving tools and methods.
• Knowledge of Lean and Continuous Improvement tools.
• Experience with Quality Management Systems (i.e. AS or ISO).
• Ability to learn 14 CFR part 43, 65, and 145.
• Fluent in English.
• Personal and reliable transportation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 Years of experience in MRO
• Training/Certification in QMS standards, (i.e. AS or ISO).
• Training/Certification in Six Sigma

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.